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jazzmaniac

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Downloading from a source with lowID
« on: March 15, 2010, 03:29:26 PM »

Is it possible to download from a source who has lowID? I'm trying to complete a file that has very few sources. As fate would have it, the ONLY apparent source with the final "chunk" is a source with lowID. Will I be able (ever) to connect with this source? I've been trying for quite a while.  Someone please advise.
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Re: Downloading from a source with lowID
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2010, 05:02:21 PM »

Is it possible to download from a source who has lowID?

Yes, he is still able to upload, but its hard as you need the help of servers or other kad clients to 'reach him'.
Low ID means that he does not accept incoming connections,
because he doesnt have static incoming port that is always reachable.
But he can start outgoing connections, and then receive incoming replies to that.
Then, via such a connection (with a high ID client), you can get to him.

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Will I be able (ever) to connect with this source? I've been trying for quite a while.

Its possible, but you are not really in a queue, knowing when its your turn.
Here you need luck to find an open slot.
You can get to him when you are on the same server or when he needs some part that you have.
« Last Edit: March 15, 2010, 05:32:00 PM by RRM »
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jazzmaniac

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Re: Downloading from a source with lowID
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2010, 05:25:43 PM »

RRM, thanks for the reply. Without writing a treatise on the matter, if you have the time and the patience, could you possibly expand upon your answer so as to give this newbie a bit of an education. If you are unable to let me "pick your brain" at this time, your present reply will suffice. Thanks either way!
« Last Edit: March 15, 2010, 05:27:19 PM by jazzmaniac »
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Re: Downloading from a source with lowID
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2010, 05:33:43 PM »

oops, i just elaborated a bit.
It just that i  shouldnt have used the edit button, i guess.
So, please re-read my previous post.
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Re: Downloading from a source with lowID
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2010, 05:53:07 PM »

No problem, RRM. Thanks for the expanded reply! It shed some more light on the matter. Thanks for your time/help.
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